Lush Pistachio & Celadon is a split color palette tagged gradient, cold, green. The hues span about 120°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celadon | #BFD278 | rgb(191, 210, 120) | hsl(73, 50%, 65%) | oklch(82.9% 0.117 119) | |
| Pistachio | #7FBE73 | rgb(127, 190, 115) | hsl(110, 37%, 60%) | oklch(74.0% 0.123 141) | |
| Cadet | #3CA287 | rgb(60, 162, 135) | hsl(164, 46%, 44%) | oklch(64.6% 0.103 172) | |
| Cerulean | #007595 | rgb(0, 117, 149) | hsl(193, 100%, 29%) | oklch(52.3% 0.099 225) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (29% to 65%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Celadon (#BFD278) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cerulean (#007595) on #BFD278 gives 3.19:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Cadet (#3CA287) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Pistachio (#7FBE73) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Lush Pistachio & Celadon
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: under protanopia, Celadon and Pistachio become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#BFD278 on #007595 | Aa | 3.19:1 | AA large only |
#7FBE73 on #007595 | Aa | 2.39:1 | Fail |
#BFD278 on #3CA287 | Aa | 1.89:1 | Fail |
#3CA287 on #007595 | Aa | 1.69:1 | Fail |
#7FBE73 on #3CA287 | Aa | 1.42:1 | Fail |
#BFD278 on #7FBE73 | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |